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Puerta del Sol

Plaza and Historic and Protected Site
Sol, Madrid
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    Ghadah A.
    "The busiest place and heart of Madrid, where the adventures begin!"(19 Tips)
    Jordan T.
    "Beautiful and iconic plaza with talented street performers."(6 Tips)
    Banu D.
    "statue of the bear and the Madrono tree at the corner"(3 Tips)
    Mitch K.
    "your foot on Kilometro"(3 Tips)
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  • Mariah E.heart icon on user image
    Mariah EmersonMay 30, 2016
    At night everything is lit and the water is beautiful. On any given night, people will ask you to go to their club or bar. Great place to go when you have no idea what to do. Promotors are ready!
    Upvoted Feb 25
  • Tarana I.
    Tarana InamdarJuly 20, 2014
    The main square of Madrid where the historic bear reaching for the strawberry tree statue is. A number of small lanes lead from this square and each one is great to walk down and discover pubs.
    Upvoted Feb 18
  • Real Madrid C.F.
    Real Madrid C.F.May 17, 2012
    This plaza is the heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot for locals, street performers, and all the tourists.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Richard R.heart icon on user image
    Richard RevillaJanuary 13, 2015
    The center of Spain. This is where you can find great tapa bars, hotels and a huge crowd. Metro stop. Look for the bear and the tree symbol of Madrid.
  • Afaf A.heart icon on user image
    Afaf AbdullOctober 6, 2017
    Went for a coffee, but ended up with so much fun and many choices for gifts. The place is very lively and there are other worthwhile places around it that you can reach on foot.
  • Jordan T.heart icon on user image
    Jordan TaylorAugust 21, 2016
    Beautiful and iconic plaza with talented street performers. The streets lined with shops and cafes in the surrounding area are lovely to walk through.
  • Ahmadreza G.heart icon on user image
    Ahmadreza GhaniNovember 13, 2016
    Probably the most lively and happy place in Madrid. With a lot of people to entertain U, asking for a few cents at the end. Some if them are really funny and creative. Never ever miss here at weekends
  • Banu D.heart icon on user image
    Banu DnzrNovember 1, 2016
    The most famous part of town, a crowded meetingpoint, very close to Plaza Major. See the statue of the bear and the Madrono tree at the corner which is the symbol of the city
  • Luxos Magazine
    Luxos MagazineFebruary 14, 2012
    Here you will find several important sights that Madrid has to offer. First and foremost you will see the symbold of the city of Madrid, the statue of the bear and the Madroño Tree... Read more
  • Kevin v.heart icon on user image
    Kevin van DunApril 13, 2013
    Probably the most touristic and busiest place in Madrid. Lots of street artists and people walking around. Be sure to watch your bags and keep your pockets closed!
  • Laura H.heart icon on user image
    Laura HaleSeptember 6, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    between 7am and 10am, the pedestrian side streets can be filled with delivery trucks, tourists at nearby hotels seeming brekky and checking out. It makes navigating the area interesting.
  • Monica V.heart icon on user image
    Monica VargasJanuary 17, 2016
    Beautiful and lively during x-mas! The best plaza! It welcomed us to the beautiful Madrid city center. Crowded but great!
  • Farida Kamal
    Farida KamalSeptember 20, 2014
    One of my fav places so far. Full of shops, cute little bars, restaurants, tapas..etc. you'll never be disappointed. You'll always find whatever you need. Go try churros!
  • Yusuf B.heart icon on user image
    Yusuf BuğbulMarch 17, 2014
    It's the heart of Madrid, the meeting point for everyone (including myself ;) It's the Taksim square - like place in Madrid. It's the place where I gave a first warm hug to her , sigh ...
  • muttibeyheart icon on user image
    muttibey3 weeks ago
    It is one of the best locations in Madrid. Along with the Plaza Mayor, this is also a meeting hub for everyone.
  • Bassi H.heart icon on user image
    Bassi HamidMarch 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Can never get enough of this place! Excellent spot to chill, grab a bite or just watch the world go by. Early mornings on weekends are the best!
  • Roger S.
    Roger SchonfeldAugust 26, 2014
    The streets radiating out from this plaza contain many interesting shops and cafes. Worth exploring more than the plaza itself.
  • Sepehrdad D.heart icon on user image
    Sepehrdad DorraniDecember 5, 2017
    Heart of Madrid. Always people be around. Lovly and shining.
  • Serg B.heart icon on user image
    Serg BaidaJanuary 13, 2020
    This square brings me a double impression - this is a beautiful ensemble of architecture, presenter of those times. Awfully crowded place, you can't take a step without bump into someone.
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJuly 31, 2015
    So lively at night. Good place to chill after gorging on tapas. You might be able to catch some street performers dancing to Queen Bey.
  • Otel.com
    Otel.comDecember 1, 2011
    No trip to Madrid will be complete without visiting the Puerta del Sol, a square at the center of the city where you'll find the El Oso y El Madroño, one of the city's most notable structures.
  • Hectorheart icon on user image
    HectorNovember 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Madrid is my hometown and Puerta del Sol the truly heart of this vibrant city, entirely enclosed by historical buildings. Main meeting point
  • MiSST·Made in Spain Shopping Tour
    The very heart of Madrid lies here. Near the town hall, look on the floor and you will find a monument that displays that you are in "Kilometre Zero". The very centre of Spain! Read more
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael ScharfFebruary 15, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The main places in Madrid with a lot of lotteries, shopping opportunities. It's also the place to be during New Year's Eve in Spain!
  • MJ L.heart icon on user image
    MJ LeeMarch 30, 2015
    Buy bus tour tickets here at the newspaper booth. You don't need to get in a long line at other popular booths. And you get to ask many questions.
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason H.January 1, 2019
    Bustling, wonderful plaza full of energy, shops, and many places to eat. Bring a camera and watch the throngs of people.
  • Hectorheart icon on user image
    HectorDecember 23, 2015
    Look for Kilometer 0 - where all the roads originate from the center of Madrid. Crowded during holidays, all day and night.
  • Francis S.heart icon on user image
    Francis SammutJune 23, 2018
    Heart and soul of were everything begins. Meeting point, protesters (close to daily so far) amazing views at night. Lively!
  • Ozge A.
    Ozge AltinayNovember 29, 2014
    Puerta del Sol is the heart of Madrid city as Taksim square in Istanbul.Its quite crowded and enjoyable,full of people 24 hours a day...
  • Jono H.heart icon on user image
    Jono HaysomApril 3, 2015
    Great place to meet your friends. Keep clear of the human statues and Mickey Mouse suits
  • Ilona A.heart icon on user image
    Ilona AngJune 23, 2015
    THE square in Madrid. Good place to start your shopping spree. See that big group of people? They are gathered around the bear statue.
  • MJ.
    MJ.September 1, 2014
    Come here at night for tons of entertainment. Mariachi, singers, musicians, skaters. Pick up some souvenirs from local vendors
  • Dinos R.heart icon on user image
    Dinos RadisMarch 13, 2016
    A place where Madrilens meet... Here is the symbol of the city, and the famous Kilometro cero!
  • Irina T.
    Irina TimokhinaMay 11, 2014
    The pulsing vein of the city! Crowdy, noisy and full of young people till late night! Gives a great feeling, really.
  • Falehheart icon on user image
    FalehOctober 4, 2021
    Great spot in Madrid.
  • STA Travel U.S.
    STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011
    TRAVEL FACT: The Puerta del Sol is considered the "heart" of the city and is one of the busiest places in Madrid.
  • Rahaf. M.heart icon on user image
    Rahaf. MSeptember 22, 2016
    You can do different things here shopping, eating or just walking around!
  • Manu B.heart icon on user image
    Manu BalsollierJanuary 4, 2016
    A lot of people, a hug Apple Store and nothing else.. But atmosphere incredible..)))😳
  • Jun T.
    Jun TamoroSeptember 27, 2011
    See the center of Spain here. Don't go to the Vodafone store here, the line is freaking long. Plenty to do here. Sight seeing, museums, shopping, drinks, food and beautiful people.
  • Valentina C.
    Valentina CiolinoNovember 16, 2015
    Mind your wallet! Very busy square, mostlt tourists and performers. Lovely at Christmas
  • Laura H.heart icon on user image
    Laura HaleAugust 18, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    always exercise extreme caution here as pickpockets operate in the area. :(
  • Fernando T.heart icon on user image
    Fernando T.February 26, 2016
    Historical Centre of Madrid. Watch your valuables...!)
  • Zoe M.
    Zoe MitchellJune 9, 2014
    A very busy square. Lots of street performers and freaky people dressed up as cartoon characters
  • Nmheart icon on user image
    NmJune 8, 2015
    The most famous and most beautiful plaza in Madrid ..
  • Zoe M.
    Zoe MitchellJune 12, 2014
    The centre of Spain. lots of street performers. Watch your bag.
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RSeptember 5, 2015
    So many shops, so many places! Great meet up stop and right in the middle of the city.
  • Arthur C.
    Arthur CarlDecember 7, 2011
    SEPARATED DESTINATION! behold, you're on the "very heart of Madrid" scatter your hearty regrets to the four winds of heaven.
  • Juli F.heart icon on user image
    Juli FuJanuary 14, 2015
    Perfect for shopping, food, drinks.. Whatever you want, you will find it.
  • Rahafheart icon on user image
    RahafAugust 24, 2016
    Beautiful area. A lot of shopping areas, restaurants and bars.
  • Harald B.
    Harald B.March 22, 2023
    The heart of Madrid - currently under construction :-)
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